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PTA Fines Telecom Operators Rs. 74 Crore for SIM Card Violations
Pakistan's telecom regulator PTA has imposed a collective fine of Rs. 74 crore on all four major mobile network operators for issuing SIM cards in violation of regulations. The enforcement action targets the operators' non-compliance with SIM issuance rules. This marks one of the largest penalties in Pakistan's telecom sector.
Meridian48 take
The fine signals PTA's tightening grip on telecom compliance, but the real test is whether it deters future violations or just becomes a cost of doing business.
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